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Corey Jones case: Is increased scrutiny of police spurring changes?More public scrutiny is producing a rise in charges against police – although the numbers remain relatively low. A grand jury in Florida indicted Officer Nouman Raja Wednesday on charges of manslaughter and attempted murder in the death of Corey Jones, a black musician whose car had broken down.
Can police big data stop Chicago's spike in crime?More police departments are using algorithms to predict crimes. But as Chicago’s police department has discovered, having data isn’t enough to prevent violence.
First LookLittle girl leads police officers in prayerA little girl in Cedar Hill, Texas, stopped two officers during a lunch break to pray with them, highlighting black faith communities' complex responses to discussions of police force and community relations.
How courts have ruled on transgender casesA transgender bathroom case took a step closer to the Supreme Court this week. But it's unclear whether the issue is still too unsettled culturally for the high court.
In Missouri, racial profiling of black drivers by police improvesBlack motorists were 69 percent more likely than whites to be pulled over in 2015, a study released Wednesday says. That rate was 75 percent in 2014.
First LookHow Trump University used emotional language to woo customersNew Trump University documents unsealed this week by court order as part of a class action lawsuit show how the education business coerced its customers to buy into its real estate programming.
What the 'playbooks' of Trump University tell usDetailed documents from the now-defunct Trump University have been unsealed due to two separate lawsuits, giving more insight into the accusations of former disgruntled students.
How a transgender student's case may see the Supreme CourtAfter a federal appeals court refused to revisit Virginia student Gavin Grimm's case Tuesday, the validity of "bathroom bills" may head to the US Supreme Court.
First LookIowa High Court bans life-without-parole sentences for all juvenilesIn the majority opinion of the Iowa Supreme Court, even juveniles who commit the severest crimes deserve the possibility of a second chance.
First LookLouisiana becomes first state to etch 'Blue Lives Matter' into lawThe Pelican State takes the lead as the first in the nation to extend hate-crime protections to first responders.
First LookConnecticut solidifies abolition of capital punishmentThe Connecticut Supreme Court ruled Thursday by a 5-to-2 majority to uphold its decision of last August, in which it supported the state's 2012 abolition of the death penalty and applied it retroactively to those still sitting on death row.
Two Baltimore cops sue Maryland AG over Freddie Gray caseOfficer William Porter and Sgt. Alicia White filed a lawsuit against Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby, who they say knowingly made false statements about the officers.
Transgender bathrooms in schools: Why 11 states are suing Obama administrationTexas and 10 other states are suing the Obama administration over its directive to public schools to let transgender students use the bathrooms and locker rooms of their chosen gender.
Federal prison errors caused at least 150 delayed releases, report saysThe US government spent at least $1 million to incarcerate the prisoners for the additional time, according to a report from the Office of the Inspector General.
First LookCharges without conviction? Baltimore prosecutor under fireMarilyn Mosby was lauded for her swift filing of charges against six police officers in the death of Freddie Gray last year. But now, critics question whether she may have acted too hastily in effort to appease angry protesters.
In acquittal of Baltimore officer, two views of justice collideThe second of six Baltimore officers on trial regarding the death of Freddie Gray was acquitted Monday. Activists demand justice, but the case was an unusual one.
Supreme Court rules against use of all-white jury in death penalty caseThe Supreme Court on Monday ruled 7 to 1 in favor of death-row inmate Timothy Tyrone Foster, who was convicted of the murder of a white woman in Georgia in 1987.
Supreme Court unanimously rejects GOP challenge to VA districting caseOn Monday, the justices ruled to let stand a lower court's ruling that the state's Republican-led legislature unlawfully considered race when drawing congressional districts.
First LookBaltimore cop Edward Nero acquitted in death of Freddie GrayBaltimore Police Officer Edward Nero was acquitted by a judge Monday. He faced up 10 years in prison for second-degree assault.
Louisiana ‘Blue Lives Matter’ law: How big a shift in police brutality debate?If signed by the governor, Louisiana will be the first state in the nation to expand hate crimes to include police. A step toward protecting a group at risk or a move that dilutes hate crime laws?
